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USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

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USDA programme paying farmers to convert highly erodible cropland to permanent vegetative cover. 24.8 million acres (~10 Mha) enrolled; $1.8 billion in annual payments; documented soil erosion reduction, improved water quality and enhanced wildlife habitat across the continental

24.8M acres (~10M ha)
Land enrolled
$1.8bn /yr
Annual payments

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
USDA Farm Service Agency
Period
1985-present
Keywords
Grassland, cropland, wetland, carbon, soil, water, wildlife

Context

The USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) pays farmers to convert highly erodible cropland to permanent vegetative cover across the continental United States.

Results

About 24.8 million acres (~10 million ha) are enrolled at roughly $1.8 billion in annual payments, with documented reductions in soil erosion, improved water quality and enhanced wildlife habitat.

Implementation

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